Brake replacement suggestions

Drummin4jc · Apr 28, 2017

Hey RamForum!

I've done some searching and figured I'd create a new post to get everyone's opinions on brakes. I want to replace my brakes (pads and rotors) and get better performance than the stock setup. Most of you know about my lift, but for those of you who don't, I'm running a 6" suspension and 1.5" body lift with 20x10 Fuel Vapors wrapped in 37x13.50x20 Toyo Open Country R/T's. I'm wanting to get better pads and rotors that will give me better stopping power. I don't pull a trailer ad honestly don't plan to in the immediate future. I do plan on getting slotted/drilled rotors if that helps any. So, that being said, please give me some suggestions. Thanks!

Adam

whetrick1 · Apr 28, 2017

Have you looked at the wilwood brakes setup. Bigger rotors and calipers for better stopping power.

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huntergreen · Apr 28, 2017

Power stop.

Drummin4jc · Apr 28, 2017

whetrick1 said:
Have you looked at the wilwood brakes setup. Bigger rotors and calipers for better stopping power.

I'm not wanting to replace my calipers as well. Just pads and rotors.

huntergreen said:
Power stop.

Ok, I'll look into them.

Adam

smoothee · Apr 29, 2017

I'll soon be in the market for a new setup too, so after seeing them mentioned a few times on here I think I'm going to go with EBC sport rotors and their Greenstuff pads (7000 series for the front and 6000 for the rears).

chopperman1 · Apr 29, 2017

PowerStop rotors and EBC pads. Z36 package. Awesome setup. Ran them on my 2011 and will without question be going back to them when my 2016 needs brakes/pads.

Power Stop 1-Click Extreme Truck & Tow Brake Kits | Power Stop

Hipps2000 · Apr 29, 2017

Defiantly 4 EBC slotted and dimpled sport rotors and I went with the yellow pads all way around! Also many often forget to upgrade the brake fluid as well as the ****** oem lines. The upgraded lines will stiffen up the pedal because they don't flex.

Lines
https://www.klmperformance.com/dodge-ram-1500-stainless-steel-braided-brake-lines.html

Fluid
StopTech Racing Brake Fluid

Been running this set up for couple years and truck stops on a dime. I also run 10 ply 34.5" tires with a level and 1.5" body lift.
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Drummin4jc · Apr 29, 2017

Thanks guys! I'll look into these setups. I appreciate the links as well.

Adam

AFMoulton · Apr 29, 2017

Drummin4jc said:
Thanks guys! I look into thee setups. I appreciate the links as well.

Adam

Hey brother, check out the EBC stage brake kits. New rotors and pads. A buddy of mine and I have installed sets of these on his wife's Honda Pilot, his Mini, and my wife's Chevy Traverse. They are like whole new cars now. The stopping power is incredible. And the price isn't outrageous

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Hipps2000 · Apr 29, 2017

Oh and I forgot to add you can customize the length of the lines as well...so you can add and 1-2" to compensate for your lift! Also can pick many colors!

novelmike · Apr 29, 2017

I remember reading that the design of certain EBC rotors create a wind noise.

Maybe some wheels sizes and designs amplify or quiet that noise?

Reading that made me pump the brakes on buying the EBC rotors and look for a different brand. I didn't want to pay money for a odd sound whenever I drove my truck.

Backwoods · Apr 29, 2017

huntergreen said:
Power stop.

Agreed, I put power stop on mine and they work great. Ordered them from amazon with prime and got them in two days.

JasonK94Z · Apr 29, 2017

How bad is the brake dust from these pads that have been mentioned? My factory pads dust my wheels pretty bad. It sux!

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Backwoods · Apr 29, 2017

I have very little break dust from power stop, and what i do get cleans off easily.

Hipps2000 · Apr 29, 2017

Backwoods said:
Agreed, I put power stop on mine and they work great. Ordered them from amazon with prime and got them in two days.

Fake news as trump would put it....dimpled rotors aren't drillled through just dimpled and slotted to relieve heat....no wind noise on mine...doesn't matter if u want power stop great set up as well....just many forget the brake fluid and lines.. worth the upgrade!

UnsatFC · Apr 29, 2017

Which power stop kit do you have? The regular or the heavy duty/tow package?

novelmike · Apr 29, 2017

I'd say almost zero brake dust with the Power Stop. It takes weeks, and 1,000+ miles. And only see it if you wipe your finger on the rim.
But then again, I do not have chrome rims. So that may help too..

UnsatFC · Apr 29, 2017

novelmike said:
I'd say almost zero brake dust with the Power Stop. It takes weeks, and 1,000+ miles. And only see it if you wipe your finger on the rim.
But then again, I do not have chrome rims. So that may help too..

What rims you got?

Backwoods · Apr 29, 2017

Hipps2000 said:
Fake news as trump would put it....dimpled rotors aren't drillled through just dimpled and slotted to relieve heat....no wind noise on mine...doesn't matter if u want power stop great set up as well....just many forget the brake fluid and lines.. worth the upgrade!

I'm not sure what is fake news about me stating that I have a power stop set up on my truck and that I am happy with it.

JasonK94Z · Apr 30, 2017

novelmike said:
I'd say almost zero brake dust with the Power Stop. It takes weeks, and 1,000+ miles. And only see it if you wipe your finger on the rim.
But then again, I do not have chrome rims. So that may help too..

Which power stop kit? I'm sold!

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